File photo NEW DELHI: Two Air India flights bound for the UK were diverted due to adverse weather conditions, forcing one aircraft to divert and another to delay landing, the airline said on Thursday.Flight AI131 operating from Mumbai to London Heathrow was diverted to London Gatwick on 9 January after poor weather conditions made landing at Heathrow unsafe. The aircraft landed safely at Gatwick, and passengers were provided assistance following the diversion, an Air India spokesperson said.In a separate incident, flight AI117 flying from Amritsar to Birmingham was unable to land at its destination airport because of similar weather-related issues. The aircraft was required to hold in the air as conditions remained unfavourable.Air India said the disruptions were caused entirely by adverse weather at the destination airports. The airline added that it was extending all necessary support to affected travellers as per standard procedures. “Flight AI131 operating from Mumbai to London Heathrow was diverted to London, Gatwick on 9 January due to adverse weather conditions at the destination airport. The aircraft had landed safely at Gatwick and all passengers were extended assistance. Similarly, AI117 operating from Amritsar to Birmingham could not land at the destination airport and had to hold due to adverse weather conditions,” Air India Spokesperson said.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’No Call From PM Modi’: Trump Aide Lutnick’s Shocker On India-US Trade Deal Amid Tariff Threats‘India Can Balance A Chaotic World’: French President Macron On BRICS, Multipolarity, Power Politics‘India Will Not Be Anybody’s Vassal’: French President Macron’s Remark During Jaishankar MeetMeet Tina Shah, The Indian American Doctor Running For US Congress in New Jersey Democratic RaceBJP Targets Mamata Banerjee Over ED Raid At I-PAC, Alleges Evidence TamperingFrom Op Sindoor To Venezuela: How Chinese Air Defence And Radar Systems Continue To Fail NationsDipu Das Lynching: Bangladesh Police Arrest Man Who Incited Mob As Attacks Against Hindus ContinueFrance Ditches Global South, Collective West As Jaishankar Warns Europe Of Changing World Order’Naughty, Nasty HM’: Mamata Slams Amit Shah After ED Raids TMC Leader Amid SIR RowPM Modi Launches ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, Recalls Centuries-Old Resolve Behind Temple’s Revival123PhotostoriesYour Birth Date Is Not Random—It Holds a Dark TruthTara Sutaria and Veer Pahariya reportedly part ways after one year? 5 times the couple proved that style never fadesHow to make Kolhapuri Chicken Curry for lunchMahhi Vij addresses divorce with Jay Bhanushali: ‘It didn’t work out but he has not run away from the responsibility of our kids’Katrina Kaif, Shah Rukh Khan to Kareena Kapoor: Bollywood stars who danced to songs bearing their namesFired from work? How to find a new job quickly that you like7 signs you might be spiritually gifted (even if you don’t realise it yet)Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 10 fun and creative ways to enjoy eggs5 manifestation mistakes and how to fix themHow to make South Indian Upma for breakfast123Hot PicksTrump Mexico NewsTrump Denmark NewsGold rate todayBengaluru newsCigarette price hikePublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingCandace OwensTommy Fleetwood and Clare Fleetwood Net WorthTravis KelceICE Shooting VictimSarfaraz KhanRic Flair Net Worth in 2025Patrick Mahomes InjuryUnion BudgetDelhi AQIStefon Diggs
NEW DELHI: Two Air India flights bound for the UK were diverted due to adverse weather conditions, forcing one aircraft to divert and another to delay landing, the airline said on Thursday.Flight AI131 operating from Mumbai to London Heathrow was diverted to London Gatwick on 9 January after poor weather conditions made landing at Heathrow unsafe. The aircraft landed safely at Gatwick, and passengers were provided assistance following the diversion, an Air India spokesperson said.In a separate incident, flight AI117 flying from Amritsar to Birmingham was unable to land at its destination airport because of similar weather-related issues. The aircraft was required to hold in the air as conditions remained unfavourable.Air India said the disruptions were caused entirely by adverse weather at the destination airports. The airline added that it was extending all necessary support to affected travellers as per standard procedures. “Flight AI131 operating from Mumbai to London Heathrow was diverted to London, Gatwick on 9 January due to adverse weather conditions at the destination airport. The aircraft had landed safely at Gatwick and all passengers were extended assistance. Similarly, AI117 operating from Amritsar to Birmingham could not land at the destination airport and had to hold due to adverse weather conditions,” Air India Spokesperson said.
